Lesson Plan
Course Title: Construction Technology
Session Title: Wall Framing, Plates
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to properly Identify, Layout, and size and assemble a corner post.
Specific Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1) Define and use terminology related to wall framing.
2) Identify and collect materials and tools needed to complete the assignment.
3) Evaluate and explain areas in this assignment where safety is needed.
4) List the steps and procedures to be successful
A) Use the blue prints to locate corner post, all by-pass walls will need a
corner post.
B) Gather materials and tools to be used.
C) Work together as a group.
D) Practice safety.
E) Ability to Measure and Layout
F) Ability to size and cut.
G) Ability to assemble unit.
H) Define terminology and understand what and where it is used.
I) Pass a written test.
5) Demonstrate the ability to perform the task- assignment
6) Demonstrate proper safety practices though out the lesson / assignment.
7) Participate in quality control through each step of the assignment.
8) Clean up and organize the materials, tools, and lab areas.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to
the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(2) Students will understand all aspects of contract documents, including
architectural, engineering and shop drawings and interpret.
130.51. Construction Technology
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(6) Students will know how to lay out and frame walls and ceilings, rough-in door
and window openings, construct corners and partition tees, brace walls
and ceilings, and apply sheathing and:
(b) describe the procedure for laying out a wood frame wall, including plates,
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stops;
(c) describe the correct procedure for assembling and erecting an exterior wall;
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(e) lay out, assemble, erect, and brace exterior walls for a frame building.
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
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110.xx(6)(A)
expand vocabulary through wide reading, listening, and discussing.
Instructor/Trainer
References:
Carpentry 3RD edition
Delmar / Thomos learning. Floyd Vogt / Kathy Sutphin
Carpentry
Delmar / Lewis. Timothy Lockley
Carpentry and Building construction
Glencoe / Mc Graw - Hill. Feirer / Hutchings / Feirer
Modern Carpentry
Good Heart / Willcox. Willis H. Wagner / Michael B. Kope
Curriculum, Building Trades
East Texas State University. Commerce, Tx.
Curriculum, Building Trades
Thomas Edison Vocational Technical H.S.. Elisabeth, New Jersey
Video:
#3 Wood Floor Systems. Wood Frame Walls
Thomas? Delmar Learning
Instructional Aids:
1. Wall Framing Plates PowerPoint Presentation
2. Student Blueprint Handout
3. Student Research Data Sheet Handout for Door and Window
4. Doors and Windows Header Handout
5. Trimmer Studs Handout
6. Wall Framing Handout
7. Corner Handouts
Materials Needed:
1) Quantity 2
2) Quantity 3
3) Quantity 20
Equipment Needed:
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2" x 4" x 96" #2 yellow pine 2" x 4"
x 12" #2 yellow pine
#12 V.C. nails
Skilsaw
Extension Cord
Framing Square
25' Tape Measure
Utility Knife
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Learner
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Carpentry Pencil
Speed Square
Safety Glasses
20 oz. Straight claw hammer.
Read; Carpentry and Building Construction. Unit 30, Wall Framing.
Complete Worksheet Unit 28, Wall Framing.
Watch Video.
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
•Ask: How many students have looked at a set of blueprints and are able to take
blueprints information and construct a wall?
(show of hands)
•Ask; What is some of the information we find in a set of blueprints needed to
build a wall section?
Example:
• 16" on center studs
• Wall thickness
• Rough openings • Intersecting walls
• Studs line - up with floor joists
•Studs line - up with Rafters / Ceiling Joists
• Ask; Does any one have any experiences framing a wall section?
Shed, Garage, House
• Corner studs are used at the start and finish of a by- pass wall. They are made
up of 2 precuts studs with 3 12" spacer nailed between them. The corner post
provide 4 nailing surfaces for interior and exterior wall sheathing and can be
placed in an interior wall as well as an exterior wall.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
1. Define the Terminology
 Blueprints, Floor plans, Schedules
 Lay outs
 Sole (Bottom) plates
 Top plates
 Double top plates
 On center
 Rough opening, windows, doors, fireplaces
 Intersecting walls
 Corner post
 Layout symbols, X, T, C, D, K, S,
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Cripples
Trimmers Butt-walls
By-walls
(Review with the students, students should have the following definitions)
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Blueprints are the plans that the Architect uses to communicates to a
Builder, through lines, symbols, and dimensions, a project to be
constructed.
Layout is the process of marking the locations of framing members to be
cut and assembled.
Sole (Bottom) plate is a framing member, laid horizontally to connect and
support the lower ends of the vertical-framing members. The sole plate is
then secured to the floor.
Top plate is a framing member, laid horizontally to connect and support
the upper ends of the vertical-framing members.
Double top plates lay horizontally on top of the top plate to help keep the
wall straight; to tie connecting walls together, and as support strength for
the rafters and/or floor joists to rest upon.
On center is a layout that is in the middle of a framing, or sheathing, or
other materials or layouts such as intersecting walls, rough opening for
windows, doors, and fireplaces.
Rough openings are areas in framing that are left open for doors,
windows, and fireplaces.
Intersecting walls, (partition walls), (king studs), are where two or more
walls cross one another to form a "T" or "X" shape intersection.
Corner post, where two walls come together to form a "L" shape corner
that can be located interiorly and exteriorly on a structure.
Layout symbols, "D" double stud, "X" stud, "C" cripple stud, "T" trimmer,
"S" spacer, "K" king stud, intersecting wall.
Cripples are short studs that are placed 16" or 24" on center where a full
length stud can not be used, found mostly above headers and below sills.
Trimmers are studs, which support the headers over a rough opening.
Studs are slender vertical members, usually 2"x4" or 2"x6" materials that
are placed 16" or 24" on center. Studs support the top plates and provide
a surface for sheathing to be nailed.
Butt-walls, are walls that fit in between By-walls.
By-walls, are walls that run from the outside of the sub-floor to the outside
edge of the opposite end of the sub-floor.
2. The students will use the blueprints with the Instructor to locate and compile
the locations and amount of corner post needed. Information. (Use
Handouts page 1 and 2.)
3. With the information obtained from step 2, the students will gather the needed
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Materials for the layout, sizing, and assembling of the corner post.
• Two 2"x4"x8', #2 yellow pine with three pieces of 2"x4"x12 " plus, (scraps,
longer than 12"), with be needed for each group.
• Students will select materials free of the following;
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g.
Warp
Checks - Cracks
Bow
Twist
Cup
Knots
Other damage.
4. Have the students square up and cut to length the two studs and three
spacers.
• Gather together the selected materials and the tools needed to complete the
task.
• Review with the students all areas and operations where safety practices may
be required.
• Square-up one end of each board using a speed square and a skill-saw to
remove about a forth of an inch.
• Measure from the squared ends of the studs, 92-5/8 inches and cut off the
waste.
• Measure from the squared ends of the spacers, 12 inches and cut off the waste
5. Layout and assemble the corner post. (use a sharp pencil and a framing
square)
• With all the parts now squared and sized, take the two studs and locate the
center of each stud's length and mark the edge, (it should be 46-5/16 inches,
have the students do the math).
• Take one spacer and locate the center of the length and mark the edge.
• Using hand-out one as a visual follow. The assembly procedure below.
• Nailing will be the placing of two #12 V. C. sinkers in opposite corners / sides,
going from the stud's face into the spacer's face
• Assembling Procedures
a. Align one end of the stud with a spacer block under it, make sure it
is flat and flush, place two nails as directed above. b. Do the same to the
opposite end.
c. Align the middle of the stud with the middle of the spacer,
Previously marked, and nail together.
d. Now place the nailed stud and spacer piece with the spacers facing
up.
e. Place the other stud on the top of the spacers making sure that both
ends and edges are aligned and smooth.
f. Using six nails, place two through the stud into each spacer. Note;
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At this stage (F), the corner post is considered "partial corner post", but is
completed for our future application.
6. Have students check for quality control.
• Check for ends and edges being aligned and smooth.
• Check nails- Heads are flush with the woods surface, no bent nails, no nails
protruding through the sides.
• Check for materials that may have split / cracked. Replace if so.
• Check for craftsmanship "hammer tracks", dents.
7.All students will participate in clean-up.
 Proper cleaning and storage of tools.
 Organize and store both assignment and extra materials.
 Sweep up work areas and dispose of waste.
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
The students will observe, ask questions, and analyze the demonstration to be
presented by the Instructor. The students will use handout # 1 to take additional notes
on, while following along with the instructor's demonstration.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
At this phase the students will work collaboratively in small groups to start and
complete the assignment.
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Review with each group independently to evaluate if they understand the
assignment and have all the needed, materials, tools, steps of procedure
Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
The Instructor will monitor each group as they independently work to complete
the assignment. If a re-teach is needed on any information or procedure, all the
groups will stop and participate in the re-teach.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
The students will be assessed by the accuracy of the completed assignment. The
Instructor will be evaluating correct alignment of parts, proper lay-out, proper
assembling (nailing), and craftsmanship. 100 points will be the high and a minus 5
points per error found.
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
The students will use both correctly built corner post in a future lesson.
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Student Blueprint Handout
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Student Research Data Sheets
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Trimmer Stud Handout
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Wall Framing Handout
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Door and Window Headers Handout
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